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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,022.90, 264,034.35 and 156,669.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,022.90, 264,034.35 and 156,669.30 is: 235,003.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,022.90 : 264,034.35 = 156,669.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,022.90/264,034.35 = 156,669.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,022.90x = 264,034.35 × 156,669.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,022.90x = 41,366,076,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,366,076,790.46/176,022.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,003.95

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